General questions about Linux and Puppy
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General questions about Linux and Puppy
Greetings everyone,
I know these questions are random, but I feel a Linux expert can answer these in one post. Since I am a noob trying to be a Linux convert, I have to ask these.
1.) Does Linux require an anti-virus? I see that it is a yes/no answer, but I wanted to be sure, that and Puppy Wary already has a firewall program. Any anti-virus programs recommended?
2.) On that same subject, anti-spybot programs as well?
3.) Does Puppy Wary (or any version of Puppy for that matter) allow you to create a username and password, similar to Windows? If so, how does one do that?
4.) Can you change the desktop background of Puppy Wary to a picture of your choosing? If so, how does one do that?
5.) Can Puppy go into Hibernate or Standby? I tried Standby, but it didn't like it, and on the next boot it was deleting files, to which I had to reinstall Puppy. We're good now, but maybe it's a bug?
Thanks!
VV5
I know these questions are random, but I feel a Linux expert can answer these in one post. Since I am a noob trying to be a Linux convert, I have to ask these.
1.) Does Linux require an anti-virus? I see that it is a yes/no answer, but I wanted to be sure, that and Puppy Wary already has a firewall program. Any anti-virus programs recommended?
2.) On that same subject, anti-spybot programs as well?
3.) Does Puppy Wary (or any version of Puppy for that matter) allow you to create a username and password, similar to Windows? If so, how does one do that?
4.) Can you change the desktop background of Puppy Wary to a picture of your choosing? If so, how does one do that?
5.) Can Puppy go into Hibernate or Standby? I tried Standby, but it didn't like it, and on the next boot it was deleting files, to which I had to reinstall Puppy. We're good now, but maybe it's a bug?
Thanks!
VV5
Hi,I will try to answer your queries for you:
1 :- I have 3 linux computers all running "puppy" of different types and so far have never suffered any sort of virus attack . If you are unsure there is anti-virus called F-Sprot I believe.
2 :- Sorry I do not know of any anti spy-bot programs, but again, I have never suffered any attacks.
3 :- Wary does not allow you to create user or passwords to my knowledge (you may need one of big distros for this such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu or there is a new one called SolusOS which looks good). Saying that, I know that there is a multi-user Puppy based on 4.21 I think.
4 :- Yes you can, just drag your picture into usr/share/backgrounds and it will be there ready to use.
5 :- Sorry don't use these. All I do is use X-lock to lock the screen
I expect someone more knowledgeable than me will be along soon !
As a side note, having moved from Microbloat about 4years ago I would NEVER go back .
Cheers and good luck.
1 :- I have 3 linux computers all running "puppy" of different types and so far have never suffered any sort of virus attack . If you are unsure there is anti-virus called F-Sprot I believe.
2 :- Sorry I do not know of any anti spy-bot programs, but again, I have never suffered any attacks.
3 :- Wary does not allow you to create user or passwords to my knowledge (you may need one of big distros for this such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu or there is a new one called SolusOS which looks good). Saying that, I know that there is a multi-user Puppy based on 4.21 I think.
4 :- Yes you can, just drag your picture into usr/share/backgrounds and it will be there ready to use.
5 :- Sorry don't use these. All I do is use X-lock to lock the screen
I expect someone more knowledgeable than me will be along soon !
As a side note, having moved from Microbloat about 4years ago I would NEVER go back .
Cheers and good luck.
Dell Optiplex760 8Gb RAM 256Gb SSD+500Gb HDD(Now running Bionicpup64)
Anti-virus and security issues are discussed here:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/index. ... order=DESC
Antivirus programs can be found here:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/index. ... order=DESC
Linux malware does exist:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware
Best way to solve this issue is to post a specific trouble report, in beginners help section of forum, and be very specific with info on computer specs and Puppy version.
http://wellminded.com/puppy/pupsearch.html
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/index. ... order=DESC
Antivirus programs can be found here:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/index. ... order=DESC
Linux malware does exist:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware
This seems to be very dependent on what version of Puppy you are trying to run and what computer you try it on.5.) Can Puppy go into Hibernate or Standby? I tried Standby, but it didn't like it, and on the next boot it was deleting files, to which I had to reinstall Puppy. We're good now, but maybe it's a bug?
Best way to solve this issue is to post a specific trouble report, in beginners help section of forum, and be very specific with info on computer specs and Puppy version.
Search here for multiuser.3.) Does Puppy Wary (or any version of Puppy for that matter) allow you to create a username and password, similar to Windows? If so, how does one do that?
http://wellminded.com/puppy/pupsearch.html
The things they do not tell you, are usually the clue to solving the problem.
When I was a kid I wanted to be older.... This is not what I expected
YaPI(any iso installer)
When I was a kid I wanted to be older.... This is not what I expected
YaPI(any iso installer)
BK's kernels are compiled to support Sleep mode only, not for hibernation support. Since your's a PII 400MHz I guess you have to twiddle with apm .5.) Can Puppy go into Hibernate or Standby? I tried Standby, but it didn't like it, and on the next boot it was deleting files, to which I had to reinstall Puppy. We're good now, but maybe it's a bug?
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dmidecode |grep -iE 'ACPI|APM'
on Intel DualCore .APM is supported
ACPI is supported
ACPI (ACPI supported)
*
For hibernation look for kernels by pemasu (Dpup Exprimo, Saluki) .
Here's the present last page [18] of my Puppy_Linux thread.
All kinds of goodies listed there; the results of years of browsing here in the Puppy forums.
You could begin at the end [most recent] and work backwards, or else go to the beginning [started in 2008], and work forward.
All kinds of goodies listed there; the results of years of browsing here in the Puppy forums.
You could begin at the end [most recent] and work backwards, or else go to the beginning [started in 2008], and work forward.
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Re: Total Noob questions about Linux and Puppy
In my wary there is a desktip icon labelled Setup where you can find the item "Setup a firewall".VictorVictor5 wrote: 1.) Does Linux require an anti-virus? I see that it is a yes/no answer, but I wanted to be sure, that and Puppy Wary already has a firewall program. Any anti-virus programs recommended?
Yes. Open a console, changing password is easy:VictorVictor5 wrote: 3.) Does Puppy Wary (or any version of Puppy for that matter) allow you to create a username and password, similar to Windows? If so, how does one do that?
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# passwd
Changing password for root
New password:
Retype password:
Password for root changed by root
#
Independent of that you can add a ne user by using the command adduser:
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# adduser victor
adduser: /home/victor: No such file or directory
Changing password for victor
New password:
Menu > Desktop > PwallpaperVictorVictor5 wrote: 4.) Can you change the desktop background of Puppy Wary to a picture of your choosing? If so, how does one do that?
As a Wary user, I cannot say whether it can be easily configured to adopt a formal login screen with user and password, but can state that it is possible to create usernames and passwords (using the adduser command) and run programs under them e.g as a restricted user. However, to run programs under these usernames may mean using the su command in a terminal window and running them from there, or by editing the the su command into any icon on the desktop (the desktop is run as root by default).alphadog Tue 21 Aug 2012, 16:01 wrote:
3 :- Wary does not allow you to create user or passwords to my knowledge (you
may need one of big distros for this such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu or there is a
new one called SolusOS which looks good). Saying that, I know that there is a
multi-user Puppy based on 4.21 I think.
If you have 64bit computer than there is a version of Puppy
that run the browser as restricted user but Puppy in general
run as root.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=638732
but maybe FatDog has tested it more and they actually
by default set the browser up as Spot.
So if that is what you need that is expected in FatDog.
But you need a computer that has 64bit CPU
Very few seems to use "restricted user" so it will not be easy
for you to get responses if you have questions and ask on a day
where the spot users are not active on the forum?
that run the browser as restricted user but Puppy in general
run as root.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=638732
You can use Fido and Spot in Lupu and Slacko tooFatdog64-600 Final and 601 (July 2012)
but maybe FatDog has tested it more and they actually
by default set the browser up as Spot.
So if that is what you need that is expected in FatDog.
But you need a computer that has 64bit CPU
Very few seems to use "restricted user" so it will not be easy
for you to get responses if you have questions and ask on a day
where the spot users are not active on the forum?
I use Google Search on Puppy Forum
not an ideal solution though
not an ideal solution though
for standbye, this will probably (not definately work -- some hardware doesn't)
1. use puppy package manager to install acpitools
2. create a new file (right click in root or anywhere else you can easily find). name it "sleep"
3 open the file you just created and write this text and then save:
4. right click the file and set permissions to executable
Now when you click that file, it should put your computer into sleep. (wake by hitting any key)
to create a desktop icon
5. drag the file to the desktop.
6 right click --> file --> set icon (you;ll have to download an icon from someplace like this
http://www.iconarchive.com/search?q=sleep
1. use puppy package manager to install acpitools
2. create a new file (right click in root or anywhere else you can easily find). name it "sleep"
3 open the file you just created and write this text and then save:
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acpitool -s
Now when you click that file, it should put your computer into sleep. (wake by hitting any key)
to create a desktop icon
5. drag the file to the desktop.
6 right click --> file --> set icon (you;ll have to download an icon from someplace like this
http://www.iconarchive.com/search?q=sleep
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Re: Total Noob questions about Linux and Puppy
Are you still alive?VictorVictor5 wrote:Greetings everyone,
... Thanks!
VV5
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